A new secure space for cyclists to leave their bikes has now opened at Northern-run Poynton station, funded by the Cycle Rail Fund and Poynton Town Council. The new facility, located in the station car park, has space for up to 18 bicycles and one cargo or adapted bike; bike bays opposite the … [Read more...]
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Work begins on latest phase of Manchester Airport’s £1.3 billion Transformation Programme
Manchester Airport, along with lead contractor Mace, has begun construction on the latest key phase of its £1.3 billion Transformation Programme. This second and final phase of the Transformation Programme project will see the construction of a new pier to connect to Terminal 2. The new pier will … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport announces new apprenticeship scheme
Manchester Airport is calling on students from across Greater Manchester and Cheshire to apply for a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship scheme. The scheme aims to create a new route for future aviation leaders to start their careers in the sector, offering students experience of all the elements of … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic resumes Las Vegas route from Manchester Airport
Virgin Atlantic has announced it will relaunch a direct connection between Manchester Airport and Las Vegas, making the Northern Gateway the only UK airport outside London with a direct link to the West Coast of the United States. The route will resume from 2nd June 2024, restoring this link not … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on investment in the North’s transport
Transport for the North (TfN) has launched a 12-week statutory consultation on its revised Strategic Transport Plan for the North of England. With investment in transport infrastructure capable of delivering an extra £118 billion annually to the region’s economic output by 2050, the Plan sets out … [Read more...]
easyJet announces new Manchester to Grenoble
Budget airline, easyJet, has announced a new route from Manchester Airport to Grenoble in South East France, due to begin flying from December 2023. Dubbed the ‘Capital of the Alps’, Grenoble (pictured) is surrounded by ski resorts and the new route adds an additional destination for winter … [Read more...]
Wilmslow to Handforth walking and cycling route secures Active Travel England funding
Cheshire East Council has secured almost £1.3 million from Active Travel England to develop a new 1.5-mile walking and cycling route between Wilmslow town centre and Handforth. The route will follow the existing B5358 Manchester Road to deliver a more modern pedestrian and cycling-friendly … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport podcast goes live, with Managing Director pledging ‘a great summer’
In the Manchester: Your Airport, MAN podcast, Manchester Airport’s Managing Director says passengers will enjoy a “great experience” this summer and believes an exciting few years are ahead for the Northern gateway. Speaking on the airport’s new podcast – launched this week – Chris Woodroofe … [Read more...]
Longer lorries to offer £1.4 billion economic boost
Longer lorries are to be permitted on British roads as part of efforts to cut the environmental impact of road emissions and support supply chains, in a move estimated to boost the economy by £1.4 billion. Legislation was laid on 10th May to safely roll out lorry trailers up to 2.05 metres longer … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport served more than 2 million passengers in April
Manchester Airport has seen 2.2 million flying in or out of the airport during April – a 15% increase on 2022 – following a bumper Easter Weekend. During April 2,176,450 passengers flew from or to Manchester Airport. The month included the Easter getaway which saw 305,000 passengers fly between … [Read more...]
Jet2 invests in Cheshire Sustainable Aviation Fuel production facility
Airline and travel group, Jet2 plc has announced a major investment into a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility in Cheshire. The deal follows the 2021 announcement that Manchester Airport would be supplied directly by the site using existing jet fuel infrastructure, allowing … [Read more...]
Direct Manchester to Beijing flights return to pre-pandemic frequency
Travel links between the China and the North-west have been restored to pre-pandemic levels with Hainan Airlines resuming four-times weekly flights between Manchester Airport and Beijing. The Chinese airline began flying direct from Manchester to Beijing in 2016, delivering a significant economic … [Read more...]